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Grants to Roseburg area, Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to support tourism-related activities in the local area. This fund is designated for projects that will attract visitors from out-of-town. Preference will be given to requests for out-of-area marketing purposes or the financing of capital projects related to tourism.

Extra consideration shall be given to projects that will increase tourism during the off-season (Labor Day through Memorial Day) and long-term capital projects with a life expectancy of at least ten years.

GrantWatch ID#:

GrantWatch ID#: 148971

Estimated Total Program Funding:

$40,000

Estimated Size of Grant:

Any grants of $5,000 or more approved by the Economic Development Commission must also receive approval from the Roseburg City Council.

The following is a partial list of activities that are not eligible for grant consideration:
-Funds to cover general administrative costs
-Funds to cover operational expenses
-Commercial or for-profit organizations requesting funds for capital improvements or projects
-Projects/Events promoting tourism outside the Greater Roseburg area. Exception: if the even can demonstrate how the Roseburg area will benefit, an application can be submitted for consideration.
-Projects/Events directed at the residents of Roseburg
-Applicants who did not complete required reporting for any previously awarded grant.

Pre-Application Information:

The application period begins September 17, 2018 and ends at 5:00 p.m. on December 10, 2018.

The review team shall forward all applications and recommendations for funding to the City’s Economic Development Commission for consideration at their meeting on January 8, 2019.